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  • Review
    LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins

    Mediocre LEGO game with minor violence and reckless driving.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Thomas Was Alone

    With minimal physical character detail, this game is able to weave a deep and meaningful tale about friendship.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

    Become the monster to battle and explore in dungeon crawler.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

    Raccoon thief stars in fun adventure with cartoon violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff

    Let your Sims relive earlier eras with this decent add-on.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Walking Dead - A TellTale Games Series

    Extremely violent, profanity-filled zombie adventure.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!!

    Quirky platform adventure with tween boy humor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

    Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Victorious: Taking the Lead

    Tween rhythm game based on TV show is fun but short.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning

    Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Need For Speed: Most Wanted

    Cops vs. street racers challenge rewards recklessness.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime: The Game

    Ideal for fans of the TV show, packed with frenetic action.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask

    A fantastic mystery mixed with more than 100 brainteasers makes for an armchair sleuth's dream.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Madagascar 3

    Join the circus and learn with familiar animal friends.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

    Compelling but gory adventure for mature mystery lovers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kinect Sesame Street TV

    Excellent example of educational interactive television.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sleeping Dogs

    High-adrenaline adventure packed with blood, sex, and drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Hello Kitty

    Sweet party with famous kitty brings learning and fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends

    Decent racing game, but straight-out marketing.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Marie Antoinette & The Independence War

    Historical game lets kids play with famous leaders.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Mission US: Flight to Freedom

    Pre-Civil War history comes alive as players step into the shoes of an enslaved teen on her journey to freedom.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Mission US: For Crown or Colony?

    First-person history adventure asks kids to choose sides.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Daring Game for Girls

    Based on a popular book, this game promotes a you-go-girl message through fun and wholesome activities for young girls.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)